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Hematite and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
3.43-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Serendibite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hematite and Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.